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AAPC Exam CPC Topic 1 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for AAPC's CPC exam
Question #: 40
Topic #: 1
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MR 007400

Radiology Report

Patient: J. Lowe Date of Service: 06/10/XX

Age: 45

MR#: 4589799

Account #: 3216770

Location: ABC Imaging Center

Study: Mammogram bilateral screening, all views, producing direct digital image

Reason: Screen

Bilateral digital mammography with computer-aided detection (CAD)

No previous mammograms are available for comparison.

Clinical history: The patient has a positive family history (mother and sister) of breast cancer.

Mammogram was read with the assistance of GE iCAD (computerized diagnostic) system.

Findings: No dominant speculated mass or suspicious area of clustered pleomorphic microcalcifications is apparent Skin and nipples are seen to be normal. The axilla are unremarkable.

What CPT coding is reported for this case?

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Suggested Answer: C

The procedure performed is a bilateral screening mammogram with computer-aided detection (CAD). CPT code 77067 is for bilateral screening mammography with CAD. ICD-10-CM code Z12.31 is for an encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of the breast. Z80.3 is for a family history of malignant neoplasm of the breast. Therefore, the correct coding is 77067, Z12.31, Z80.3. Reference: CPT Professional Edition (current year), ICD-10-CM (current year).


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Jeff
14 days ago
This question is making my head spin like an MRI machine. Time to brew some extra-strong coffee and tackle it again!
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Carlton
15 days ago
I'm a bit stumped, but I'll go with Option B. Gotta love those tricky radiology coding questions!
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Pete
2 days ago
User 1: I think the correct answer is actually Option A.
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Florencia
21 days ago
I think Francine is right, because the CPT coding should reflect the specific procedures and patient history mentioned in the report.
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Brandon
22 days ago
Hmm, Option D seems the most comprehensive. Coding a bilateral mammogram with the -50 modifier, along with the appropriate diagnosis codes.
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Francine
23 days ago
I'm not sure, but I think the correct answer is C) 77067, Z12.31, Z80.3
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Angelyn
24 days ago
I'd go with Option C. The CPT code 77067 is for a screening mammogram, and the diagnoses codes Z12.31 and Z80.3 seem to match the clinical history provided.
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Elli
11 days ago
Let's go with Option C then, it aligns with the patient's positive family history of breast cancer.
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Laura
12 days ago
Yes, Option C matches the CPT code for a screening mammogram and the diagnosis codes from the clinical history.
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Isaac
15 days ago
I agree, Option C seems to be the most appropriate choice.
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Florinda
1 months ago
I agree with Paz, because the patient had a screening mammogram with CAD and a positive family history of breast cancer.
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Brynn
1 months ago
Option A looks good to me. The report mentions bilateral digital mammography, which would be coded as 77067-50.
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Pok
12 days ago
Let's go with option A then, it seems to match the report details.
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Annice
14 days ago
The report does mention bilateral digital mammography, so 77067-50 makes sense.
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Rory
18 days ago
Yes, I also think option A is the right one.
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Hana
1 months ago
I agree, option A seems to be the correct choice.
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Paz
2 months ago
I think the answer is A) 77067-50, Z80.3, Z12.31
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